An Oriki Tribute to Glennon Doyle, My Professional Troublemaker Partner
Glennon of House Doyle, first of her name. Adored author. Words warrior. Sensitive savant. Untamed empress. Courier of courage. Heart-strong human. Burster of book charts. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff
An Oriki Tribute to Kahlana Barfield Brown, My Professional Troublemaker Partner
Kahlana of House Brown, first of her name. Chic consort. Red lip royalty. Serene stunner. Pusher of poshness. Ferocious fashionista. Trailblazer of trends. Slayer of supreme style. 🎨 @nicoleupdegraff
An Oriki Tribute to Beyoncé, the Greatest Entertainer Alive
Beyoncé Giselle of House Carter. First of her name. Maker of History. Snatcher of Edges. Killer of Stages. Exemplar of Excellence. Citizen of Creole Wonderland. Legendary Black Girl. Wakandan Council President. Spreader of Noir Pixie Dust. Queen. 👑👑👑 Greatest entertainer alive. We hail you. ⭐⭐⭐
Use Your Voice (with Cynthia Erivo) – Episode 3 of Professional Troublemaker
My guest this week on Professional Troublemaker is my long-lost twin, another powerhouse woman from my Voltron squad, the golden-voiced and brilliant Cynthia Erivo. If you don’t know Cynthia, I don’t know what you’re doing with your life, but as far as her official credentials go, Cynthia is a Tony®, …
Don’t Weaponize Chadwick Boseman’s Death to Shame People
I want us to be careful about how we are using Chadwick Boseman’s death as life lessons. One of the things that I saw was somebody saying “Whenever you want to come up with an excuse, think about Chadwick Boseman” and that didn’t sit right with my spirit. I get …
Hold Yourself Accountable (with Sophia Bush) – Episode 45 of Rants & Randomness
My people! Welcome to this week’s episode of Rants & Randomness. Back in June, I was part of the founding team for Share the Mic Now – an online campaign to magnify Black women and the important work they are doing in order to catalyze change. On June 10, 50 …
An Oriki Tribute to President Barack Obama
President Barack Hussein Obama. First of his name. Swagnificence in the West Wing. He Who Speaks in Complete Sentences. Shea Butter Skinned Leader of the World. Michelle’s boo. 44 of Life. The Calm Before the 45 Storm. Today, we honor you, because you deserve. Also to piss off the Walking …
About Teddy Riley, Babyface and the Failed Uncle Production
I have been laughing my whole ass off at the jokes about Teddy Riley and I don’t think this will stop being funny for a LONG TIME. Or ever. There are so many lessons here. * This is a transcript of the video I posted. Yesterday was the Uncle Production: …
I’m Looking for the Good in this Great Loss: A Reflection on Kobe’s Death
It felt different. It feels different. It don’t make sense. Kobe Bryant dying in a helicopter crash with his daughter, Gianna and 7 other people. Shit is wild to type out. It was wild to hear. A month later, it’s wild to even be saying it and knowing it’s real. …
Barack’s Moisturized Ankles Aren’t Playing Fair
While the world is crumbling and everything is a dumpster fire and I got more grey hairs in my edges than I can count, some people are flourishing. By some people, I mean President Barack Obama. You know, our ex. The One Who Got Away. The fool who sits in …